Video Operator's Manual for Massey Ferguson 35 Tractor

This video shows the basics of how to operate an MF35 tractor as well as identification of a lot of the components of the tractor. It will also be helpful to people with a Massey Ferguson 135, TO30, FE35, MF65, TO20, etc.

[@PrimaryVector]

Awesome video! This machine has a special place in my heart . My granddad had a 300-acre working farm back in the 70s, and this was his workhorse. Watching this brought so many memories flooding back . I was 10 years old when I first learned to drive and man did I love that tractor . Thanks for the video

[@FarmDad]

Man, it sounds like you were brought up right!

[@jeffrydell]

Awesome video. I just acquired an MF35 and this was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@FarmDad]

You got a good tractor.

[@benphartine]

Good job. I have a TAFE35 which is an Indian made version of the MF35 only sims in the USA for a couple of years. It has been a workhorse and has saved me from many additional hours of backbreaking work.

[@FarmDad]

Nice. Sounds like a great tractor.

[@iamoraal]

Thanks for making this vid. I just bought my first tractor .. a 1972 MF 135 with the 3 cyl Perkins. It helped me to get familiar with it.

[@FarmDad]

Great tractor, you have. I was actually looking for a 135 when I ended up finding this 35.

[@jvin248]

Hey, just want to urge you to buy a set of replacement shifter boots for your tractor. They are under $5/pair and save your transmission from getting water down in it where it can fill up and freeze cracking the casting in the worst case, corroding the bearings (especially the small needle bearings at the lowest positions), lock up the shifter rods, and create a lot of repair work in there. I just went through the TO35 I inherited to replace bearings and seals in the transmission because of the rubber not sealing to the shifter shafts. The shifter knobs unscrew, pull off the old ones and push on the new ones.

[@FarmDad]

Thanks for the heads up! I really should do that!

[@slimhanson5792]

Yes,,cheap insurance.

[@dwaynestomp5462]

Where are you getting parts? My shift boots are recent but I need other stuff. However I can use it again when I can steer it. Everything else is functional.

[@assyholey4224]

@@dwaynestomp5462 E-bay. Where I found.

[@daveschotts5194]

Thank you! I recently picked up a Massey Ferguson 165. the controls are similar to yours. been looking for a video like this

[@FarmDad]

Congrats on your purchase! And I'm glad this helped out.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Great video Dad, seeing you "walk" that tractor back to the shop again makes me thankful I have never had to do that !

[@FarmDad]

Wish I hadn't either as I still haven't gotten around to fixing it!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

@@FarmDad- You will, when you need to...

[@hazelumbrella9890]

Just got one myself with the 4 cylinder, and this helped a ton😁

[@FarmDad]

Glad to hear it!

[@callumglass]

Man thank you! From across the pond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@FarmDad]

Most welcome!

[@terrykrall]

My Grampa got one of these new in the 50s. It was his first new tractor on his tobacco farm he sold it to my dad in the early 70s in an auction, it is now my brother’s and most likely is rotting at the farm my dad gave him as well. It was a great tractor, the orchard version, exhaust out the rear... like this, gas engine, deluxe version.

[@samuelmarshall1003]

I just bought a 1963 MF 35 deluxe 3cyl perkins diesel 5 days ago for $600. Runs great. Mine doesn't have diff lock either. But if your brake pedals are not locked together you can press the brake pedal on the wheel that is spinning and the other wheel will start to spin.

[@FarmDad]

That's a nifty trick! I'll have to try that. You got a great deal!

[@samuelmarshall1003]

@@FarmDad found it in a field been sitting for 9 years .checked fluids, hook booster cables to it and she fired right up. It also came with a little brushhog

[@FarmDad]

@@samuelmarshall1003 I paid 2500 for mine!

[@davidschreiber1823]

2700 for mine not sorry@@FarmDad

[@ntandazotapellosogoni6306]

I have been looking for content like this. Thank you

[@FarmDad]

Glad you found me 👍👍

[@spindiamond]

Just found your channel. I'm over in Rogers Arkansas and just bought a Massey Ferguson 35 (gas model) today. This was extremely helpful!

[@FarmDad]

Hey neighbor! Enjoy that tractor!

[@designfabrication512]

My girlfriend’s parents live in Rogers. Love it out there!. I just got a TO35 too. I’m looking for a mower, auger and front loader. You don’t know of any out there do you?

[@designfabrication512]

If you don’t mind… what did you pay for your tractor?

[@spindiamond]

@@designfabrication512 It is a fixer upper. Got it running pretty well now though I have to shut off the fuel to turn it off still. $800.

[@designfabrication512]

​@@spindiamond I’m looking at one that looks to be in pretty good shape… new carb, new ignition, starter, governor, alternator. The guy wants $1900

[@davidschreiber1823]

even tough I have the gas version this was very helpful, Thank you!

[@FarmDad]

Most welcome!

[@rickye7738]

The 3 engine options for the Massey Fergusons were propane (Continental), gas (Continental) or Perkins diesel. The mf65 had a 58hp 4 cylinder Perkins diesel that was a beast.

[@maxflinkenberg9096]

Thank mate - very helpful.

[@FarmDad]

Welcome, buddy!

[@fredhart7904]

That little cotter key is your best friend, one time, long ago I got my tractor stuck, mud got up in that drain hole, stopped it up, I did not realize this, drove tractor for a while and oil got on my clutch, Had to have a new clutch Recently, the cotter key finally broke off from years of wear and tear, Take that clutch inspection plate off and you can replace the cotter key, Take care of your old Ferguson and it will take care of you, They are fine tractors,

[@fredhart7904]

Also replace those rubber gear shift boots, water can get into your transmission differential sump

[@FarmDad]

@@fredhart7904 I really need to do this

[@ebptube]

Nice ! Bringing home my first tractor tomorrow, a 35X just like yours, so your go through was very useful, thanks!

[@FarmDad]

Lucky man. Have fun with it.

[@designfabrication512]

If you don’t mind… what did you pay for your tractor?

[@ebptube]

I probably payed a bit too much - at least the seller seemed happy, but the tractor is in good working condition even now almost 2 years after I bought it. Having front loader hydraulics It came with two different style buckets, a snowplow and snow chains. I am very happy having the little reliable tractor and never regret the 35 000skr (2700 Pounds) that was my bid. @@designfabrication512

[@jerrystauffer2351]

Good basic useful video

[@designfabrication512]

Good video brother! Thanks

[@FarmDad]

Welcome

[@charlessmith8968]

Thanks for the good info

[@FarmDad]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@goatfarmmb]

draft control is used when if the wheels slip while plowing to prevent slippage

[@granada025]

Do you know where to hook the governor compensating spring?

[@kerrysupporter]

Good description

[@FarmDad]

Thanks!

[@donovan4009]

Can you please tell me what the dimensions of the exhaust down pipe is? How long - tall is the pipe that goes from the exhaust manifold ( with the 3 nuts) to the 90 degree bend?

[@dwaynestomp5462]

I have one of these with the gas engine... need to do the steering gear box either complete or with a kit. Your split brake pedals can work the same way as a traction control., you just have to brake the side that's slipping,

[@FarmDad]

Yes sir, thanks for the tip. 🤦‍♂️

[@jackrichards1863]

Thank you

[@FarmDad]

Welcome!!

[@jattikyrpa7508]

How do you use the pick up hitch? Thank you

[@TurkeyHollow]

How do you install the cottor pin, if one is missing? Thanks for you video & time to do so.

[@FarmDad]

You are welcome. I have not done that task, so I cannot advise. But there are some good Facebook groups for these tractors where I'm sure someone would be glad to help.

[@jesusmanzano451]

Hey, is the hudraulic oil the same than transmisiion?

[@user-ji8xu3kw2c]

Very helpful video. Please make one on how to remove water 💧 out of the rear differential. I have a problem with my MF 35 getting water in it. Thanks

[@FarmDad]

Thanks for the idea. Best of luck with yours.

[@user-ji8xu3kw2c]

@@FarmDad I will need it

[@zibelempofu977]

I want vidio for fixing hidrolic not lifting the plough

[@happycampersminnesota7526]

I had to split my 35 to rebuild the clutch and I am having a dickens of a time putting it back together. My clutch alignment tool fits kinda snug, how perfect does the alignment need to be?

[@FarmDad]

I haven't split mine. Wonder if this video might help even though it's on a bigger, newer model: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PTZXiZrM53o6c

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Is there an access that you could loosen the pressure plate bolts through ? once the input shaft is through the disc that can really help to get the end of the shaft into the pilot bushing.

[@happycampersminnesota7526]

@@TheCanadianBubba I can try that.

[@arvbergstedt3303]

2 stage clutch. Need special tools.

[@DeathSong]

Hey I got one of these and the clutch seems to get stuck with it engaged.. any tips to get it unstuck?

[@FarmDad]

I haven't ran into that problem. I have a video on how to adjust the clutch pedal, but I'm not sure it would help in this circumstance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bofKl4R4apeqsNE

[@DeathSong]

@@FarmDad Thank you! were assuming at this point that its gonna need a clutch rebuild. Sadly. Not sure how much it will cost but it runs to good not to get it fixed.

[@davidschreiber1823]

can we get a continental 4 cyl gas version

[@charleskoeppen729]

What dose it use for hydraulic fluid?

[@FarmDad]

I always just used the Universal hydraulic fluid from Tractor Supply, but a lot of people swear by 90w gear oil.

[@jimcollins3411]

You stated that the 4 cylinder Continental engine was diesel I will correct you . My 59 Ferguson 35 has the Continental 4 cylinder Z-134 gas engine they were not diesel . I have owned and operated many of them since the 1960s with that engine and the perkins 3 cylinder diesel .

[@FarmDad]

You are correct. I must have misspoke. I meant to refer to the 4 cylinder diesel as a standard built 23c. And the petrol as a Continental.

[@justicebruno5249]

I believe that's what mine is . 134 gas. Just learning here. Forget the European motor

[@karlovucilovski7899]

If your hydraulics are tuned properly, draft control is turned off at the bottom position of the lever.

[@FarmDad]

Thank you!

[@slimhanson5792]

ever seen one with a Military Tag on it? Corp of Engineers? About 50 were made and I got one...:)

[@FarmDad]

That's super cool.

[@slimhanson5792]

@@FarmDad Still trying to find info on this tractor, If I could email you i would happily send you a pic of the tractor and the ID tag.

[@FarmDad]

@@slimhanson5792 [e-mail]

[@paulancill3872]

Either your oil pressure gage is disconnected or you have no oil pressure!

[@FarmDad]

3:23 I see oil pressure. Perhaps you were looking at temp? Or maybe you too only saw the gauge at start up before it had time to build?

[@Roberto-te3zl]

Quisiera escucharlo en español

[@user-jk9ke8cq4c]

سوق انكلترا العالمي

[@michaeljohl4669]

The draft-control was actually the reason, why Massey Ferguson and later European farmers could plow with lighter and weaker tractors and less fuel of course.

[@FarmDad]

Makes sense 😀

[@leonardobatistarocha7956]

caipira chitãozinho & xororó composição: joel marques / maracai o que eu visto não é linho ando até de pé no chão e o cantar de um passarinho é pra mim uma canção vivo com a poeira da enxada entranhada no nariz trago a roça bem plantada pra servir o meu país sou sou desse jeito e não mudo aqui eu tenho de tudo e a vida não é mentira sou sou livre feito um regato eu sou um bicho do mato me orgulho de ser caipira doutor eu não tive estudo só sei mesmo é trabalhar nesta casa de matuto é bem-vindo quem chegar se tenho as mãos calejadas é do arado rasgando o chão se a minha pele é queimada é o sol forte do sertão sou sou desse jeito e não mudo aqui eu tenho de tudo e a vida não é mentira sou sou livre feito um regato eu sou um bicho do mato me orgulho de ser caipira enquanto alguns fazem guerra trazendo o fome e tristeza minha luta é com a terra pra não faltar pão mesa às vezes vou a cidade mais não sei falar direito pois caipira de verdade nasce e morre desse jeito sou sou desse jeito e não mudo aqui eu tenho de tudo e a vida não é mentira sou sou livre feito um regato eu sou um bicho do mato me orgulho de ser caipira sou sou livre feito um regato eu sou um bicho do mato me orgulho de ser caipira

[@thedavesofourlives1]

"emergency brake" lol riiiiight

[@sulululekoko3857]

How much

[@llegacy1870]

My buddy's father has one but it is a gas engine. I want it so bad but there is no way he will part with it.

[@FarmDad]

Watch Facebook marketplace. I see 35s come up for sale pretty often on there in my area.

[@llegacy1870]

@@FarmDad there are a few around me as well but my friends tractor had been used by 3 generations and that's what makes it good.

[@stevecampbell668]

First rule of farming to wear proper clothes and shoes.

[@FarmDad]

Curious what I was wearing in this video that irked you. 🤔

[@stevecampbell668]

flip flops and shorts, never seen a farmer in them.